For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Dan Bayer, Giovanni Lago & Tom O'Brien. We are reviewing the latest film from Garth Davis, "Foe" starring Saoirse Ronan, Paul Mescal & Aaron Pierre. Adapting his own novel by the same name, writer Ian Reid makes his screenwriting debut wit this chamber-piece sci-fi drama which had its world premiere at the New York Film Festival and received mostly negative reviews. Were we in line with the majority or did we find merit in what was being presented? Tune in as we discuss the themes, characters, performances, world-building and more in our review. Thank you, and enjoy!

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"Foe"

The guys discuss the film adaptation of FOE, the story of Junior and Henrietta, a married couple living on a remote farm in the near future. One day, a mysterious man named Terrence arrives. Terrence works for an aerospace corporation called OuterMore and tells Junior he’s been selected to travel to the Installation, a large space station that orbits around earth, to test its livability for human life. What follows is the domestic fallout from this visit, as Henrietta and Junior both come to terms with the opportunity and the replacement Junior the corporation plans to have live with Henrietta while he’s gone. Themes of isolation, identity, and AI feature prominently.
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The film adaptation stars Satires Ronan, Paul Mescal and Aaron Pierre. The film was released on October 6, 2023 and was directed by Garth Davis, with the screenplay written by Garth Davis and Iain Reid (also the author of the novel). 
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Topics of discussion include the importance of a plot twist, the symbology of a horned beetle, the different types of unreliable narrators in literature, and whether or not you could live with another AI version of yourself.
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Listen to the episode to find out how the series stacks up to the book.
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Our next episode will be on the adaptation of the David Grann’s NYT best-selling nonfiction novel, KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON, which is directed by Martin Scorsese and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Lily Gladstone, Brendan Fraser, and Jesse Plemons. The film’s release date is set for October 20, 2023.
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74. FOE

Rebel Ridge blends crime movie grit with exploitation movie energy in wonderful fashion.

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Episode 871: Rebel Ridge

In this episode, Jenn and Daren bring the heat with a rundown of recent events and topics they've missed while Jenn was away celebrating their 40th birthday.

The episode kicks off with a discussion on COVID-19, highlighting the resurgence of cases and the importance of continuing to take precautions. Jenn shares her observations from her travels, noting the disappointing lack of mask usage and the general complacency around the virus. Daren emphasizes the need for updated vaccinations and the importance of maintaining safety measures as we head into flu season.

In the next segment, they dive into the political landscape, focusing on Vice President Kamala Harris's run for president. They discuss the challenges she faces, reflect on the significance of her candidacy, dissect the complexities of supporting a political figure who embodies both progress and problematic policies. The conversation then shifts to the controversy surrounding Rachel Ray Gunn's breakdancing performance at the Olympics, unpacking how the “Rachel Dolezal of breakdancing” has impacted the perception of breakdancing as a sport. To close out the conversation, they tackle the heavy topic of Diddy's legal troubles, discussing the allegations of abuse and the broader implications for the music industry. They highlight the importance of recognizing and addressing abuse, even in powerful figures, and the need for justice for survivors.

They close things out discussing the merits and pitfalls of Netflix movies "The Deliverance" and "Rebel Ridge," sharing why Aaron Pierre is our next Black action hero but someone might need to check in on Glenn Close.

Reference Material:
* Summer COVID surge shows we may have to return to 2020 pandemic measures - https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/4850579-covid-19-summer-surge-2024/amp/
* How Raygun made it to the Olympics and divided breaking world - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gl34v4r98o
* Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs jailed by judge after sex trafficking indictment https://apnews.com/article/sean-diddy-combs-arrested-court-5d570cab4625ca5f9dd16dfd7df4437c 
* Danity Kane’s Dawn Richard Sues Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs for Sexual Battery and Assault https://variety.com/2024/music/news/sean-diddy-combs-dawn-richard-sued-sexual-battery-assault-1236140939/
* Conservatives Are Melting Down Over Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘Hotties for Harris’ Performance - https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/megan-thee-stallion-harris-rally-conservative-reactions-1235071528/

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This is an accidentally funny podcast about the realities of Blackness and adult life. We do “adult” differently. We are That Black Couple.

Our goal is to create a space for Black millennials to discuss and embody adult life on their own terms. We aren’t beholden to “traditional” gender or parenting roles, queerness is fluid and present in the ways we show up in our relationships and in the world, and we want to build community with other 30-something Black folx who are trying to figure this ish out.

S7E3 - Rundown: Kamala, COVID, and Caucasian Coons

Is the casting for the new Green Lantern an example of colorism? Drake unfollowing once time friends on instagram. Kendrick Lamar's run continues this year with eight wins at the BET Awards. Are Kanye's first five albums better than Kendrick Lamar's first five albums.

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Green Lantern

A strong contender for the year’s best action movie, "Rebel Ridge" is currently Noah Ballard’s favorite of 2024—bar none. On this episode of our year-end series, we dive into Aaron Pierre’s otherworldly calm, Don Johnson’s shit-eating grin, Jeremy Saulnier’s penchant for stomach-dropping bursts of violence, and a movie that Noah calls a mix between Rambo and The Pelican Brief.

'Rebel Ridge' with Noah Ballard | 2024 Passion Projects

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Nadia Dalimonte, Josh Parham & Tom O'Brien to review and discuss the latest film from director Barry Jenkins, "Mufasa: The Lion King," starring Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Tiffany Boone, Donald Glover, Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, Lennie James, Anika Noni Rose, Blue Ivy Carter & Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. We say it's the latest film from Barry Jenkins, but it doesn't look or feel like any of his previous works, as he decided to undertake the sequel to the poorly received but financially successful 2019 remake of "The Lion King." What did we think of Jenkins's direction? Was he able to elevate this material? How did we feel about the visuals, music, and voice performances? Tune in as we discuss these topics, its awards season chances, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Thank you for listening, and enjoy!

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"Mufasa: The Lion King"

Go on a themed movie kick with host Chance Solem-Pfeifer. We're currently on Kick #4 ... "Grand Finales & Follies" about major filmmakers' last big swings.

A podcast by NextBestPicture.com that reviews the latest film releases and discusses various topics within the world of film and the awards race.

A podcast about books and their film adaptations. It's a safe place for those who really did like the movie better than the book.

This is an accidentally funny podcast about the realities of Blackness and adult life. 

Our goal is to create a space for Black millennials to discuss and embody adult life on their own terms. We aren’t beholden to “traditional” gender or parenting roles, queerness is fluid and present in the ways we show up in our relationships and in the world, and we want to build community with other 30-something Black folx who are trying to figure this ish out.

We do “adult” differently. 


-About Daren and Jenn-

Jenn is a queer, Black feminist from Oakland. Daren is an introverted nerd and novelist from Anaheim.

They are boo’ed up and have been since 2002 when they bonded over a mutual love of Brian McKnight’s “Never Felt This Way”, their favorite Brandy lyrics, and nineties TV like Family Matters, Fresh Prince of Bel Air, and Living Single. It was a shared obsession with Black cultural icons, histories, and artistry that drew Jenn and Daren to one another even though they are actually completely different personality-wise.

Jenn and Daren have always said to themselves, “Wouldn’t it be cool if we had a show?” Well, no major networks have reached out yet. So, until that happens, you can find the them here, sharing their views on race and culture and everything in between.

They are young thirty-somethings who have been married since for over a decade. Jenn and Daren have three beautiful, brilliant, radical, snarky kids who play no games.

Welcome movie friends! Join Scott as he goes through the wonderful world of movies including lists, old favorites, scene analysis, and tropes.

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